Russell R. Ghitterman

Russell R. Ghitterman is a workers’ compensation lawyer and managing partner at Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld representing injured workers throughout California. He focuses on complex workers’ compensation matters and Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund claims. He has practiced in California since 1986 and is a board-certified workers’ compensation specialist. His work includes appearances before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and appellate advocacy involving significant issues affecting injured employees and their access to benefits.

Russell earned his J.D. from the University of West Los Angeles. He received his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. His legal education prepared him for a career centered on workers’ compensation litigation, statutory analysis, administrative proceedings, and appellate advocacy. His academic background supports his work on claims involving complex legal and factual questions under California workers’ compensation law.

Russell has argued before the California Supreme Court and California Courts of Appeal in matters involving workers’ compensation law. He has qualified and testified as an expert in workers’ compensation law in Superior Court. He previously taught workers’ compensation law at Santa Barbara Colleges of Law and frequently presents at conventions and seminars. His current practice emphasizes complex claims and awards through the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund.

Russell R. Ghitterman serves as Managing Partner and represents injured workers before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board across California. He is a sustaining member of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, Santa Barbara County Bar Association, and American Bar Association. His professional work combines litigation, appellate advocacy, teaching experience, and extensive knowledge of California workers’ compensation law to pursue benefits and legal remedies for injured workers.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld
• Member, California Applicant’s Attorney’s Association
• Member, Santa Barbara County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of the West Los Angeles
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)